outdoor clothing

Close up of a mountain rescue team member wearing a white helmet and a red Helly Hansen jacket in the rain

What gear do Search and Rescue teams wear and does it make a difference?

There are small groups of people who are outdoor professionals, whereas most of us are adventure seekers. Emergency services work outdoors, in awful conditions: If there’s anyone who knows what it takes to make good professional outdoor clothing for extreme…

A hiker with mountain view wearing a merino accessory wool hat

Choosing merino accessories: merino is more than a base layer

Merino is most commonly known and used as a base layer, however the fabric lends itself well to many things. Options when choosing merino accessories are increasing, so let’s look at what’s available and how they might be useful to…

Blue merino fleece with outdoor maps

Merino gear reviewed: Why choose merino for outdoor activities?

Once upon a time we only had natural fibres… fast forward to today and maybe it’s now all about synthetic materials? Well, it appears more people than ever now choose merino wool products for outdoor activities. So let’s take a…